Stocking



NOV. 3, 1931. 1 KKKKKK AN 1,830,551

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Patented Nov. 3, 1931 UNITED STATES JACK KUGELMAN, OF PHILADELPHIA,PENNSYLVANIA STOCKING- Application led June 11, 1931. Serial No.543,600.

This invention relates to a stocking construction and has for itsprimary object the designing of the hem portlon of the stocking tofacilitate the folding of portions thereof to regulate the length of thestocking when 1n use.

An object of the invention resides in providing the hem with a pluralityof foldable sections each of which being of a particular width toaccurately determine the length of the'stocking when in use.

Another object of the invention resides in the difference in width ofthe foldable sections of the hem to compensate for the thickness of thefolds as theyT are formed.

A feature of the invention resides in the utilization of duplex sets ofopenings defining a foldable band which facilitates the folding of thesections of the hem along definite lines.

Besides the above my invention is distinguished in the use of aplurality of spaced reinforced portions performing the triple functionof forming a plurality of foldable sections, of reinforcing the stockingagainst runs at a plurality of points and of facilitating the folding ofthe hem of the stocking along predetermined lines.

With these land other objects in view the invention will be betterunderstood from the following detailed description taken in conjunctionwith the drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a stocking constructed according to myinvention.

Figure 2 is the upper portion of the stocking with one of the sectionsin folded position.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary View.

4 of a portion of the upper edge of the stocking when one of thesections has been folded, thereby producing a picot effect.

Again referring to the drawings illustrating one of the manyconstructions of my invention the numeral 1 designates the hem portionof the stocking 2. This hem portion 1 is structurally changed atpredetermined spaced points to define a plurality of foldable sections3. One manner of foldmg the foldable sections 3, as shown in thedrawings is to Figure a is an enlarged fragmentary Viewl provide aplurality of openings 4, preferably arranged in spaced duplex setshereinafter known as an upper set 5 and a lower set 6. These sets arespaced predetermined distances apart to form foldable bands 7 that 55facilitate the folding of the sections 3. Due

to the formation and arrangement of the openings 4 and the defining ofthe bands 7 the hem will be reinforced at the various bands 7 in mannerswell known in the art such as 60 by lock stitching. The duplex sets ofopenings are spaced unequal distances apart as clearly indicated inFigures 1 and 2, so as to compensate for bulging of the hem as fold' edand thereby accurately determining the length of the hosiery andproducing a much neater effect.

I am aware df the fact that a stocking has been heretofor manufacturedincluding in its construction a reinforcement at the junction of thehein and leg portion of the stocking, the reinforcement-being of anature to define a plurality of openings, but I am of the opinion that Iam the first to provide a plurality of openings, afplurality ofreinforcements and defining a plurality of foldable bands forfacilitating folding operations and preventing runs I am of the opinionthat I am the first to arrange duplex openings in spaced relation todefine a band, the band and sets of openings effectively coacting to notonly greatly facilitate the folding of the sections of the hem butaccurately determining the lines upon which the folds are to beaccomplished, thereby assuring a very neat effect after allfoldingyoperations. To accomplish a neat appearance it is absolutelynecessary that each foldable portion of the hem be of an equal widththroughout and the lower edge of the fold accurately parallel to theupper edge of the fold. It is also important that the folded section besmooth and positively parallel its companion section to facilitate theattachment of the fastener of the garter. Due to the even formation ofthe folds and the parallel relation of the sections, it will be readilyappreciated that thel folded hem may be effectively used as a wide bandfor holding the upper portion of the stocking 10 in place without theuse of a. garter; if this is desired in the use of the hosiery.

Of course, it is to be understood that the openings and bands may beconstructed in various ways in pr'actice and different shapes ofopenings may be used than illustrated and therefore I do not desire tobe limited in protection in any manner whatsoever except as set forth inthe following claims.

What I claim is 1. A stocking provided with a plurality of sets ofopenings, unequally spaced to dene foldable sections in the hem' ofthe'stocking progressively increasing in width towards the foot of thestocking whereby the width of the hem may be changed lby the foldingthereof.

2. A stocking provided with a plurality of, sets of openings unequallyspaced todefine foldable sections in the hem of the stocking'progressively increasing in widthV towards the foot of the stockingwhereby the width of the hem may be changed by the folding thereof, eachset of openings consisting of several groups of openings encircling thehem of the Astocking in close parallel relation to promote a foldingtendency-in the hem.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

JACK KUGELMAN.

